Instructor - Ophthalmology

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute seeks a Clinical Instructor to educate ophthalmology residents and fellows while delivering extensive direct patient care in clinics and the operating room.

The role requires an MD or DO, completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in ophthalmology, Florida medical licensure or Medical Faculty Certificate, and board eligibility or certification; night and weekend on-call duties are included.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency.
• State of Florida Medical Licensure (or Medical Faculty Certificate) in good standing.
• Board certified or board eligible in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive direct patient care in clinics and in the operating room.
• Teach and train ophthalmology residents and fellows in the Ophthalmic Training Program.
• Assume on‑call duties including nights and weekends as required.
• Assist in teaching and assume additional administrative responsibilities as needed.

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Job Family: Clinical and Allied Health Services

Job Function: Clinical Services

Job Title: Clinical Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor’s Title: Program Director

Job Summary

At Bascom Palmer, we regard the education of our ophthalmology residents and fellows as one of our highest priorities. This tradition of excellence has been instrumental in earning the Institute world recognition as a premier teaching, research, and patient care facility. The Institute serves as the Department of Ophthalmology for Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the residency program has been ranked best in the nation by Ophthalmology Times and by Doximity.com, the largest online physician network. The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami School of Medicine seeks a Clinical Instructor. Main responsibilities include extensive direct patient care, night and weekend on‑call, and staffing the residents in the clinics and operating room. The Instructor will assist in teaching and training residents in an Ophthalmic Training Program. Must excel in teaching and be willing to assume appropriate administrative responsibilities. Candidate must have an M.D. degree and accredited residency‑training program in ophthalmology in the U.S. Candidates should be board certified or board eligible and hold a valid and unrestricted State of Florida Medical License or Medical Faculty Certificate. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Supervision Exercised

Clinical Instructors are required to supervise and train junior residents and students in clinical tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. Degree
• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited residency program
• State of Florida Medical Licensure
• DEA Certification

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Faculty-UMMG